Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Tirumala Pilgrims Encouraged to Donate Blood in Revival Drive
Imagine going to a holy place called Tirumala.
The people in charge there are reminding everyone that you can also donate blood while you visit.
This has been going on for a long time, since 1984, but not enough people know about it.
When you donate, you get a special pass to see the temple and some blessings, too.
Your blood helps people who are sick or hurt in the hospitals nearby.
Now they are trying harder to let everyone know about this so more people can help save lives.
Donating blood is good for your health and helps others!
TTD is reviving its blood donation program for pilgrims at Tirumala.
The program started in 1984, providing special entry darshan to donors.
Awareness about the program has been low due to limited publicity.
TTD is launching campaigns to inform devotees about the opportunity.
Donated blood supports hospitals in Tirupati for surgeries and emergencies.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and pilgrims.
- What
- Reviving the blood donation program to increase awareness and participation.
- When
- Since 1984, with renewed efforts now.
- Where
- Tirumala, India, at Ashwini Hospital and other facilities in Tirupati.
- Why
- To increase blood supply for surgeries and emergency needs in Tirupati hospitals.
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Location
- Tirumala, India
- Initiative
- Blood donation program
- Started
- 1984
- Benefit for Donors
- Special entry darshan and tokens of appreciation
- Hospital Supported
- Ashwini Hospital, BIRRD Hospital, and other Tirupati facilities